What’s good and bad about DID

Here are 20 statements with short description, produced by ChatGPT. But you will be asked to vote on only 10. The final result of the voting will be communicated to the Government as part of the consultation process, which ends on 6th March 2023.

  1. Building public trust and confidence in Digital ID is crucial for the successful implementation and adoption of digital identities. This trust can be built through transparency, clear communication and education about the benefits and safeguards of digital ID, as well as involving the public in the decision-making process.
  2. Cooperation between industry and government is essential for a successful implementation of a digital identity ecosystem in the UK. Both parties have unique expertise and resources that can be leveraged to create a secure and user-friendly system that meets the needs of all stakeholders.
  3. Digital identities can be accessed in a variety of ways, such as through a phone app or website. This allows individuals to choose the method that works best for them and increases accessibility and convenience.
  4. Digital identities can be easily and quickly verified, reducing time and effort compared to physical documents. This can improve efficiency and reduce frustration for both individuals and organizations.
  5. Digital identities can increase privacy by limiting the personal information shared when verifying identity. This can reduce the risk of identity theft and protect individuals’ sensitive information.
  6. Digital identities can reduce fraud by making it harder for fraudsters to obtain and use stolen identities. This can increase security and protect individuals and organizations from financial loss.
  7. The document does not mention how the data will be stored and protected, which is an important aspect of digital ID to consider. It is important that data storage and protection measures are robust and in compliance with relevant regulations.
  8. The implications of the proposed legislation on citizens’ privacy are not addressed in the document, which is a crucial aspect to consider when implementing digital ID. It is important that any legislation respects individuals’ privacy rights and is transparent about how personal information will be used and protected.
  9. Landlords, letting agents and employers will be able to use certified new technology to carry out the right to work and the right to rent checks online from the 6th April, 2022 and prove their eligibility to work or rent more easily. This can improve efficiency and reduce administrative burdens for these organizations.
  10. Legislation may be seen as compulsory by some, even though the government intends for digital identities to not be compulsory. Clear communication and education is needed to ensure that individuals understand their rights and options regarding digital ID.
  11. Organizations will need to gain a new trustmark to show they can handle people’s identity data in a safe and consistent way. This trustmark can increase public trust in the organization and its digital ID services.
  12. The Office for Digital Identities and Attributes (ODIA) will have the power to issue an easily recognized trustmark to certified digital identity organizations, proving they meet security and privacy standards. This trustmark can increase public trust in the organization and its digital ID services.
  13. The document does not mention the cost of implementing the proposed legislation, which is an important aspect to consider when implementing digital ID. It is important that the cost is reasonable and that the benefits outweigh the costs.
  14. The document does not mention the potential for digital identities to be hacked or stolen, which is an important aspect to consider when implementing digital ID. It is important that measures are in place to protect against these risks and to respond appropriately if a breach occurs.
  15. The document does not mention the potential for errors and how errors will be handled, which is an important aspect to consider when implementing digital ID. It is important that measures are in place to detect and correct errors, and that individuals are not unfairly penalized for errors that are not their fault.
  16. The document does not mention the potential for misuse of the digital identities by organizations.
  17. The legislation will confirm the legal validity of digital forms of identification equal to physical forms of identification, such as physical passports.
  18. The legislation will create a legal gateway to allow trusted organizations to carry out verification checks against official data held by public bodies to help validate a person’s identity.
  19. The legislation will establish a robust and secure accreditation and certification process and trustmark so organizations can clearly prove they are meeting the highest security and privacy standards needed to use digital identities.
  20. The Office for Digital Identities and Attributes (ODIA) will ensure trust-marked organizations adhere to the highest standards of security and privacy.